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Cimetrix Gains SMT Market Share with Assembléon Order
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH-May 29, 2002 - Cimetrix, Incorporated (OTC: CMXX) announced the signing of an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement and shipment of CODE (Cimetrix Open Development Environment) software to Assembléon for use on their high-speed surface mount technology (SMT) machines. CODE is PC-based motion control software that provides cost-effective robust applications for motion intensive machines.
"CODE software provides Assembléon with a unique simulation environment and strong runtime that meets their performance and flexibility needs and is backed by our team of expert engineers," stated Dave Faulkner, executive vice president. "We have been working with the Assembléon development team on their designs for almost a year. Our software has enabled increased productivity by reducing the amount of new application software needed and significantly reducing development time."
SMT placement machines are constantly being upgraded and improved to respond to user demands for higher throughput and yield. Time to market and cost-efficiency are critical for the OEMs. CODE provides a flexible software solution that can adapt to the specific needs of each machine model but allows a high degree of re-use in the application software. Application software can be written in C, Visual C++, Visual Basic, Borland Delphi, or IEC-1131 PLC languages -- allowing a variety of programming options. This allows the OEMs to capitalize on their specific language expertise and enables them to develop robust software applications.
"Cimetrix has provided a quality software package and excellent support during our project," stated Dr. Cor Scholten, chief executive officer for Assembléon. "We enjoy working with partners like Cimetrix who have proven they can deliver on demanding projects. This was a good decision for all involved."
CODE conforms to the IEEE PR-1533 low-cost, open-architecture controller specification that provides for a uniform application programming interface to control industrial machinery. The National Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (NEMI), which is comprised of SMT end users and OEMs, developed this specification. The CODE PC-based control software is targeted at multi-axis motion intensive equipment such as component placement machines, assembly cells and robots.
About Assembléon
Assembléon, a subsidiary of Philips Royal Electronics (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHI), and formerly known as Philips Electronic Manufacturing Technology (EMT), is among the world leaders in the design and manufacture of surface-mount pick-and-place equipment for the global electronics industry. Its customer base includes some of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers and contract electronics manufacturers. In addition to the company's headquarters and the International Competence Center in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Assembléon operates its own sales and service organizations in over 42 different countries throughout the world. Through this global company network, Assembléon can offer its customers direct support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Please visit www.assembleon.com.
About Cimetrix Incorporated
Cimetrix Incorporated, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a developer of connectivity software for 300 mm semiconductor tools and motion intensive applications such as surface mount technology equipment, electronics assembly equipment, robots and machine tools. Their core products are Cimetrix Open Development Environment (CODE), CIM300, CIMConnect and CIMControl. For more information, please visit www.cimetrix.com.
Forward-looking Statement Disclaimer: The matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements made by the Company's executive vice president of marketing that involve risks and uncertainties including but not limited to economic conditions, industry conditions, trade environment, competitive and technical advantages of CODE and CIMConnect and other risks discussed more fully in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Reference is made to the Company's most recent Forms 10K and 10Q, which detail such risk factors.
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